Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Gulf Stream Owners RV Forum
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 07-24-2019, 07:37 AM   #1
Lou29
New Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 11
Default Gas tank sediment

I have a 1986 Gulfstream Sunsport 454ci. 60 gal. metal gas tank.
She had been sitting for many years so I got her roadworthy and took a 10 hour trip.
She kept starving for fuel about every 2 hours. I would change the fuel filter and the problem clears up.
I am trying to find options that wouldn't break the bank.
Where can I find a replacement fuel tank?
Do you think that a sediment filter before the fuel pump would work?
Any suggestions would be helpful.
Lou29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2019, 07:45 AM   #2
Restorium
Senior Member
 
Restorium's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 557
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lou29 View Post
I have a 1986 Gulfstream Sunsport 454ci. 60 gal. metal gas tank.
She had been sitting for many years so I got her roadworthy and took a 10 hour trip.
She kept starving for fuel about every 2 hours. I would change the fuel filter and the problem clears up.
I am trying to find options that wouldn't break the bank.
Where can I find a replacement fuel tank?
Do you think that a sediment filter before the fuel pump would work?
Any suggestions would be helpful.
Take the tank off. Clean it out.
Restorium is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2019, 07:49 AM   #3
Restorium
Senior Member
 
Restorium's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 557
Default

Restorium is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2019, 07:52 AM   #4
Lou29
New Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 11
Default

I was afraid someone was going to say that.
I have never dropped a fuel tank.
I would guess that it has 25 gal. of gas in it now.
What would be a safe way to empty the tank and what do you do with the contaminated fuel.
Lou29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2019, 08:02 AM   #5
Restorium
Senior Member
 
Restorium's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 557
Default

Do you have a fork lift with long forks?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=-98XErbkgrc
Restorium is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2019, 08:13 AM   #6
Restorium
Senior Member
 
Restorium's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 557
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lou29 View Post
I was afraid someone was going to say that.
I have never dropped a fuel tank.
I would guess that it has 25 gal. of gas in it now.
What would be a safe way to empty the tank and what do you do with the contaminated fuel.
This job is very dangerous for the do it yourselfer unless you have the right equipment.
Restorium is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2019, 08:36 AM   #7
Lou29
New Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 11
Default

I have an automotive floor jack and a wood pallet do you think I could lower the gas tank with that.
I would think that's possible but my real concern is getting the fuel out of the tank and what do I put it in and what do I do with it because it's about 25 gallons
Lou29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2019, 08:56 AM   #8
Restorium
Senior Member
 
Restorium's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 557
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lou29 View Post
I have an automotive floor jack and a wood pallet do you think I could lower the gas tank with that.
I would think that's possible but my real concern is getting the fuel out of the tank and what do I put it in and what do I do with it because it's about 25 gallons
You would need 3 or 4 floor jacks. 3 or 4 people in a very coordinated maneuver.

Just filter the fuel and it's most likely fine to use in your lawn mower.
Restorium is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-04-2019, 11:43 AM   #9
THenne1713
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Memphis
Posts: 749
Send a message via AIM to THenne1713 Send a message via Yahoo to THenne1713
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lou29 View Post
I have a 1986 Gulfstream Sunsport 454ci. 60 gal. metal gas tank.
She had been sitting for many years so I got her roadworthy and took a 10 hour trip.
She kept starving for fuel about every 2 hours. I would change the fuel filter and the problem clears up.
I am trying to find options that wouldn't break the bank.
Where can I find a replacement fuel tank?
Do you think that a sediment filter before the fuel pump would work?
Any suggestions would be helpful.
When removing (clogged?) fuel filters, did you verify they were clogged by trying to blow through them, or is it possible you have a failing/ intermittent FUEL PUMP that was cooling/ resetting while you were changing the filters?
__________________
THenne1713
2000 Conquest LE 6266, Class-C on 99-E450SD, 6.8, 2v, V-10
THenne1713 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-04-2019, 12:42 PM   #10
jamesham
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 125
Smile Had this problem myself and fixed it.

Had this same problem on a 1985 motorhome that was based on a Ford Class C one-ton van chassis. Hired a local auto shop to pump out 45 gallons of gas and drop the tank. It was then cleaned out with water and solvent, and a gallon of liquid sealer was poured in to coat the bottom of the tank. After that dried, they reinstalled the tank, and filtered the fuel back into it. That motorhome had electric fuel pump inside the tank. They installed a large chassis-mount fuel filter at the back above the tank, and changed out the small factory fuel filter at the base of the carb. Never had any problems after that. Total cost was about $450, and that was 10 years ago.

IMHO this was NOT a DIY job. They had a forklift, 4 floor jacks, piles of concrete blocks, and 4 guys working together. There is some danger from the fuel, but they had a special electric fuel pump inside a plastic box that they used to transfer fuel in and out of any vehicle.

[QUOTE=Lou29;28657]I have a 1986 Gulfstream Sunsport 454ci. 60 gal. metal gas tank.
jamesham is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-05-2019, 10:58 AM   #11
Lou29
New Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 11
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by THenne1713 View Post
When removing (clogged?) fuel filters, did you verify they were clogged by trying to blow through them, or is it possible you have a failing/ intermittent FUEL PUMP that was cooling/ resetting while you were changing the filters?
That's A good call.
I did try to blow thru the filters and could not.
Lou29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-05-2019, 11:20 AM   #12
Lou29
New Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 11
Default

[QUOTE=jamesham;28768]Had this same problem on a 1985 motorhome that was based on a Ford Class C one-ton van chassis. Hired a local auto shop to pump out 45 gallons of gas and drop the tank. It was then cleaned out with water and solvent, and a gallon of liquid sealer was poured in to coat the bottom of the tank. After that dried, they reinstalled the tank, and filtered the fuel back into it. That motorhome had electric fuel pump inside the tank. They installed a large chassis-mount fuel filter at the back above the tank, and changed out the small factory fuel filter at the base of the carb. Never had any problems after that. Total cost was about $450, and that was 10 years ago.

IMHO this was NOT a DIY job. They had a forklift, 4 floor jacks, piles of concrete blocks, and 4 guys working together. There is some danger from the fuel, but they had a special electric fuel pump inside a plastic box that they used to transfer fuel in and out of any vehicle.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lou29 View Post
I have a 1986 Gulfstream Sunsport 454ci. 60 gal. metal gas tank.
I dropped it off at the shop.
I made the suggestion of dropping the tank and got an eye roll.
One guy suggested putting a large sediment filter before the mechanical fuel pump.
I'll let you know what they come up with.
Lou29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:42 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
×